Temporary \Tem"po*ra*ry\, a. [L. temporarius, fr. tempus, temporis, time: cf. F. temporaire.]

Lasting for a time only; existing or continuing for a limited time; not permanent; as, the patient has obtained temporary relief.

Temporary government of the city. --Motley.

Temporary star. (Astron.) See under Star.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)